In a joint statement, members of the block highlighted ‘the need to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible and ensure the access of humanitarian aid to Gaza’
The Organization for Shanghai (OCX) cooperation issued on Monday (1) in the Chinese city of Tianjin, a statement asking for a “fair solution” to as “the only way to guarantee peace in the Middle East”, after a meeting that was attended by officers such as Chinese,the Indian, Narendra Modi, and the Russian, . Members of the bloc expressed their “deep concern” with the conflict between Israel and Palestine and “condemned the“ humanitarian disaster ”in the Gaza range in the statement, issued after the meeting of member countries leaders held today in Tianjin.
Member countries have highlighted “the need to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible, to ensure the access of humanitarian aid to Gaza and redobrary efforts to ensure the peace, stability and safety of residents of the region.” “The only way to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East is a whole and fair solution to the Palestinian issue,” the statement adds.
In addition, OCX members “condemned the military aggression launched by Israel and the United States against Iran in June” for constituting “a serious violation of international law.” OCX, which has no mutual defense clauses, unlike NATO, has among its members China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Quirgistan, Tajiquistan and Uzbekistan, which together bring around 40% of the world population, as well as observing countries and dialogue partners such as Egypt, Turkey, Myanmar and Azerbaijan.
*With information from EFE
